60 words & definitions
| bawl |
To cry loudly and uncontrollably.
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| douse |
To pour a liquid over; drench
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| plunge |
To quickly fall a long way down
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| squelch |
To inhibit or suppress
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| shmo |
A stupid person
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| thud |
A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground
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| lug |
To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.
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| nag |
Annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging
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| cushy |
(of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure
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| livid |
Furiously angry
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| plush |
Richly luxurious and expensive
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| snazzy |
Stylish and attractive
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| honkey |
Usually an uncomplimentary term referring to 'white people'
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| scorn |
Feel or express contempt or derision for
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| vanish |
To disappear suddenly and completely
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| rustic |
Relating to the countryside; rural
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| radiance |
Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone
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| wilt |
To become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease, regarding something such as a plant, leaf, or flower.
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| crook |
A person who is dishonest or a criminal
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| skid |
(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly
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| candor |
The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness
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| maestro |
A person who is very skilled at doing something, especially music
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| perplexing |
Confusing and difficult to understand
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| hysteria |
A state of extreme excitement, fear or anger in which a person, or a group of people, loses control of their emotions and starts to cry, laugh, etc.
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| snap |
To break suddenly.
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| industrious |
To work very hard
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| tingle |
To experience or cause to experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation
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| trickle |
A small flow of liquid
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| whine |
A long, high-pitched complaining cry
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| ridicule |
The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
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| bumpy |
Unstable or rough, especially describing a ride or journey.
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| cheapskate |
A person who is unwilling to spend money, even when necessary; very stingy.
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| congeal |
To become fixed, firm, or rigid; to change from a fluid or soft state to a thickened or solid state.
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| deceive |
To mislead or trick someone, especially for personal gain.
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| dip |
A brief lowering or decline, often in reference to a surface or position
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| ego |
A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
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| gyrations |
Circular or spiral movements, often in a rapid or repetitive manner.
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| homesick |
Feeling sad or longing for home and family when away from them.
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| ingenious |
Demonstrating exceptional intelligence, originality, or resourcefulness.
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| quorum |
The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.
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| roundabout |
Describing a way of doing something that is not straightforward, often involving detours, twists, or delays.
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| traverse |
To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration.
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| ultimatum |
A firm warning, often with consequences if the demand isn’t met.
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| utmost |
The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent
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| victim |
A person who is negatively affected by a situation or condition
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| concede |
To give in or surrender, especially after a struggle or competition.
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| ravenous |
Extremely hungry; eager or craving something in an intense or insatiable way.
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| revert |
To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change.
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| decisive |
Being able to make decisions quickly and confidently.
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| solitude |
The state or situation of being isolated and alone.
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| circumvent |
To find a way around and overcome a problem or difficulty.
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| manifesto |
A public declaration of intent, policy, aims, opinions, and objectives.
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| hiss |
To make a sharp sound such as water coming out of a broken pipe.
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| majesty |
Beauty, grandeur, dignity, and greatness that inspires awe and respect.
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| dynamic |
Marked by continuous and productive activity or change
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| laughable |
So stupid as to be funny and not worth serious consideration; bad in a way that seems foolish or silly
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| eternity |
Time that never ends and has no limits
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| meteoric |
Something that develops very fast and attracts a lot of attention
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| crispy |
When food has a pleasingly firm, dry, and brittle surface or texture.
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| shameful |
Disgraceful behavior that is worthy of blame and shame.
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